I have Koroma getting called up over the likes of Bruin and McInerney because Klinsmann's staff are anxious to get him into the senior side soon. Kid is an impressive player. As long as his paperwork goes through for Esporte Clube Internacional(Brasil) this guy is going to be in Klinsmann's plans for the foreseeable future going forward.

* Donovan may get called up if Klinsy and Lando have made up.

What do you guys think? Should Klinsy do split rosters? Or should he integrate players form Europe and North America into his two possible rosters?

chillguy1992

Post #2

Tuesday August 5, 2014 3:02am

Joined May 2013
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I like the integrate players idea I think it allows you to mix and match from rosters. Lets you bring the players who impress you when called up for czech republic. Then it allows you to drop players who might not have and bring in the mls players who weren't a part of the original 25. Its a good way to keep players on their toes while also rewarding those who performed well against the czech republic or did well in traning.

Nick4235Boston, Mass

Post #3

Tuesday August 5, 2014 3:29am

Joined Apr 2013
Total Posts: 151

I really like both your rosters. I hope the Parker's join up. You can never have too much depth and i think Shawn has been scoring in preseason too. I think if he could have avoided offseason injuries Rowe could have made the MLs roster. He was great last year and hasn't been healthy until now and he's finally getting back into form. I know JK said we'd see lots of youth but there are some players on he I doubt he'll bring even tho I would like it (Lletget, Hyndman) but like you said were short on CM. I really like Williams and Boyd so it's a shame they're hurt. I just hope we don't see guys like Goodson, Parkhurst, Davis, Beckerman (even tho is WC was great), Eddie Johnson despite all being good servants to us over the past cycle and beyond.

Live490Texas

Post #4

Tuesday August 5, 2014 5:00am

Joined Mar 2013
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Landon Benny and Nguyen should definitely get a shot.

blaise213San Francisco CA

Post #5

Tuesday August 5, 2014 5:39am

Joined Sep 2012
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Has Ventura Alvarado been playing at LB for his club?

If so, I think he should be part of the roster vs. Colombia

admsghs27

Post #6

Tuesday August 5, 2014 7:23am

Joined Nov 2012
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I would rather have an A squad vs Colombia, even if it means flying in our best Euro players which is only a couple, and only have them play a half vs Czech. So they could be ready vs Colombia. And no I dont think Donovan will accept a call up even if asked it won't be until the gold cup next year at least.

Fraser31Charleston, South Carolina

Post #7

Tuesday August 5, 2014 9:37am

Joined Sep 2012
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I just want some new faces. I like both lineups. I'm looking at the beginning of this cycle with a completely open mind. Unless Brad Davis and those alike are included. Ready for some fresh meattttt

MSantoine

Post #8

Tuesday August 5, 2014 12:00pm

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They should stick with one roster. Maybe drop off a couple of guys from europe and change some secondary pieces (ie in your rosters leave guys like Stanko, Morales, Gyau behind for some MX guys). But he should be bringing in who he thinks will be his core guys for the world cup in 2018. Yedlin should definitely be in their against the Czech Republic. He needs more reps with Fab. Id like to see the following:

Minor tweaks so some extra young guys can get to see what a US camp is all about. Ideally He'd bring the 3 extra US based field players to the camp in europe to give them the 3-4 days of training. Then they can go home ahead of the team and join back up when they arrive home.

SiteBomb621

Post #9

Tuesday August 5, 2014 1:32pm

Joined Jan 2014
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The theory has been brought about and nothing will ever happen. I've seen theories that have an USMNT A vs USMNT B in a real match to see who gels well and who should make the WC Roster. I've come to realize that in life and sports, if it makes sense it will not open..... Don't know why it's like this but it is. Totally agree on a split Roster..... It allows a bigger showcase of pool players and maybe surprising performances....

admsghs27

Post #10

Tuesday August 5, 2014 5:04pm

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I Think Garza will be called for sure. We are thin at LB.

EKneezyAtlanta

Post #11

Tuesday August 5, 2014 5:48pm

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I think one roster is good. Most of those names are ones that I'd like to see but Im a little more pessimistic for those selections. There will be surprises and if most of these guys are on the roster I'll be glad to eat crow.

camparkinson

Post #12

Tuesday August 5, 2014 6:10pm

Joined Aug 2012
Total Posts: 180

I would love to see split rosters just so we can see more players and potentially give some new faces a chance to show what they've got.

Dave

Post #13

Wednesday August 6, 2014 6:23am

Joined Jul 2014
Total Posts: 65

Original post from MSantoine

They should stick with one roster. Maybe drop off a couple of guys from europe and change some secondary pieces (ie in your rosters leave guys like Stanko, Morales, Gyau behind for some MX guys). But he should be bringing in who he thinks will be his core guys for the world cup in 2018. Yedlin should definitely be in their against the Czech Republic. He needs more reps with Fab. Id like to see the following:

Minor tweaks so some extra young guys can get to see what a US camp is all about. Ideally He'd bring the 3 extra US based field players to the camp in europe to give them the 3-4 days of training. Then they can go home ahead of the team and join back up when they arrive home.

Would only make a couple tweaks to your 25, and it has more to do with the Vets you included than anything else. Drop Howard, Rimando, Cameron, Jones, & Dempsey. Maybe even Castillo. There is no need to bring them to these friendlies. Instead add: Hamid/Johnson, Packwood, Klute, & whomever from MLS/MFL who are in best form.